Homemade Mint Extract

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   Place mint leaves in a Mason jar or container that seals very well and use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the leaves a bit and let out some of the oils.

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   Fill the remainder of the jar with vodka (I used a 1 cup Mason jar so I ended up putting in a little less than 1 cup of vodka).

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   Make sure to cover all the mint leaves.

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   Seal the jar and shake it up a bit.

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   Leave it in a cool, dark place like a cabinet, shaking it up a bit every few days.

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   In about 12 months, or when it reaches your desired flavor, strain the leaves out and the extract is ready to use!

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   If after 2 months the flavor is not as strong as you want, you can let the extract sit for longer or strain the mint leaves and add fresh leaves.

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